Sunday, June 22, 2025
As the Tallahassee community rounds out Black History Month, the historic Harambee Festival, hosted by Florida A&M University, serves as a light of celebration, showcasing a cornucopia of black art, culture, and music. “The festival began in the 80’s which was started by three FAMU women. Now, it’s a […]
A regular middle school basketball game turned violent Wednesday night when a 15-year-old student from Nims Middle School allegedly hit the coach of the other team in the face. Cobb Middle School defeated Nims 49-42 in the game, which was played on their home floor. However, as the […]
Prior to our conversation, Professor Tookes and I held a brief discourse on the Grammy Awards. Simply being considered for a Grammy is an incredible achievement– after all, it is a songwriter’s award. However, Tookes notes that many artists don’t get the recognition that they deserve. Take Chick […]
#8220;Let’s unite” is the powerful message of “Harambee,” a Swahili concept. This message resonated throughout the vibrant Harambee Festival at Cascades Park, where music, learning, food and art celebrated Black culture and brought the community together. Vendors showcased beautiful paintings, handmade jewelry and bold fabrics representing African […]
In a country where colleges and universities are regarded as spaces for free and elevated thinking, in today’s political climate under President Donald Trump, there is a large threat against students and their right to express their opinions and take action in today’s political climate. During 2024, there was […]
In its 39th year, the FAMU-FSU chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is set to host its annual “A Walk for Education” event. Scheduled for 10 a.m. on March 1 at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, “A Walk for Education” promotes STEM awareness and increased African […]
The Florida A&M softball team is headed back to Tallahassee after a few losses over the weekend. The Rattlers competed in the Mercer classic in Macon, Georgia, where they had a chance to go head-to-head with a few competitors. The Rattler’s played against Austin Peay State University (APSU) in […]
Florida A&M University School of Journalism and Graphic Communication (SJGC) alumna and FOX Sports sideline reporter Pam Oliver visited campus on Thursday to promote a Black football documentary, “Bridging Troubled Waters: Coach Jessie Heard, Football and Desegregation.” Oliver serves as the narrator for the project and hosted a conversation […]
Reverend Charles Kenzie “C.K.” Steele (1914-1980) was a towering figure in the fight for racial justice in Tallahassee, Florida. As a pastor, activist, and community leader, he played a pivotal role in the local and national Civil Rights Movement alongside other Civil Rights Leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King […]